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Body camera (generic)

Body cameras proposed for council team over abuse

The eight-strong team could also be kitted out with radios and made-to-measure protective armour.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Cumbria
Main Street, Grange-over-Sands

Van drives off with suspected thief still inside

A man forces his way into a van stopped at traffic lights before the driver continues his journey.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Cumbria
The aftermath of the battery pack in Carlisle

Battery warning after 'near-miss' house fire

A fire and "series of explosions" were reported as the batteries charged in a power drill.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • Cumbria
Two men in suits arrive at court

Footballer Dempsey and dad admit assaulting doorman

Bolton's Kyle Dempsey and his father admitted attacking a doorman hours after a pre-season friendly.

  • 1da day ago
  • Cumbria
Eleanor Williams

False rape claim woman appeals against conviction

Eleanor Williams lied to police and posted on Facebook she had been trafficked by an Asian gang.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Cumbria
Zholia Alemi

Fake doctor who forged medical degree jailed

Zholia Alemi worked as a psychiatrist for 22 years after she forged a medical degree, a court hears.

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  • Lancashire
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Main Street, Grange-over-Sands

Van drives off with suspected thief still inside

A man forces his way into a van stopped at traffic lights before the driver continues his journey.

  • 9h9 hours ago
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The aftermath of the battery pack in Carlisle

Battery warning after 'near-miss' house fire

A fire and "series of explosions" were reported as the batteries charged in a power drill.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • Cumbria
Two men in suits arrive at court

Footballer Dempsey and dad admit assaulting doorman

Bolton's Kyle Dempsey and his father admitted attacking a doorman hours after a pre-season friendly.

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False rape claim woman appeals against conviction

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Fake doctor who forged medical degree jailed

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  1. Posted at 17:16 2 Mar17:16 2 Mar

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  4. Posted at 14:39 1 Mar14:39 1 Mar

    Footballer Dempsey and dad admit assaulting doorman

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    Wests Warriors to face Widnes in Challenge Cup

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